Why is Zen Important in a World Full of Suffering? 
Tonight—Thursday, 4/17 from 7–8 PM EST
With so much pain, fear, and injustice unfolding across the globe, many people ask: Shouldn’t we be doing something more important than sitting in meditation?
In this Dharma talk, I’ll share why Zen is not an escape from the world—but the foundation for true clarity, compassion, and action.
Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon will guide a short meditation, tell the story of my own stroke and recovery, and share one of Zen’s most powerful koans about karma and awakening: Baizhang and the Fox.
Tonight | 7–8 PM EST
In person: 86 Joy St, Studio 5R, Somerville MA
Streaming live on YouTube with Q&A to follow
Watch here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL-89dp2IQk
Let’s explore how Zen gives us the strength to face suffering—and the wisdom to respond with compassion.
